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UW Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: University of Washington Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The UW Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 brings together every critical date you need from application and enrolment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

The University of Washington operates on a four‑quarter system:

  • Autumn (Fall) Quarter
  • Winter Quarter
  • Spring Quarter
  • Summer Quarter

This University of Washington Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule is your definitive guide to a successful year at UW.

UW Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. The religious accommodations request period runs from Monday, August 24, 2026 to Friday, October 9, 2026.
  2. The tuition and fee balance becomes available on MyUW on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
  3. The registration deadline for early U-Pass activation is Sunday, September 20, 2026.
  4. Registration Period II continues on Monday, September 21, 2026, covering the late summer registration window that began on June 22, 2026.
  5. The returning student application deadline is Monday, September 22, 2026.
  6. The tuition exemption request deadline is Monday, September 22, 2026.
  7. U-Pass activation for eligible registrations takes effect on Monday, September 22, 2026.
  8. The tuition exemption request deadline for faculty, staff, and Washington State employees continues on Thursday, September 23, 2026.
  9. The deadline for adding fall-term courses is Thursday, September 25, 2026.
  10. The returning student application deadline (final cutoff in some categories) is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  11. Registration Period II ends on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  12. Registration Period III begins on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  13. The late registration fee period begins on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  14. Instruction for the autumn term begins on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  15. The university is closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  16. The deadline to apply for re-evaluation of August 2026 courses is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  17. The UW ACCESS registration period begins on Friday, October 2, 2026.
  18. Tuition exemption registration for UW faculty and staff begins on Friday, October 2, 2026.
  19. Tuition exemption registration for Washington State employees begins on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
  20. The last day to change registration or withdraw without tuition consequences is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  21. The unrestricted drop period begins on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  22. The last day to make registration changes without penalty is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  23. The 50 percent tuition forfeiture period begins on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  24. UW ACCESS registration continues on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  25. The late add period begins on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  26. The university is closed for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
  27. The last day to change the audit option is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  28. The late registration fee of 75 dollars begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  29. RD grading for withdrawn courses begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  30. The late course drop period begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  31. The tuition payment deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026.
  32. The international student insurance deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026.
  33. The U-Pass fee payment deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026.
  34. The late payment fee is applied on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  35. The Senate Committee on Academic Standards meets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
  36. The deadline after which 100 percent tuition is due for withdrawals is Friday, October 30, 2026.
  37. The Washington State residency status deadline is Friday, October 30, 2026.
  38. The academic withdrawal deadline for fall-term courses is Monday, November 16, 2026.
  39. The incomplete grade request period begins on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
  40. The university is closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
  41. The university is closed for Native American Heritage Day on Friday, November 27, 2026.
  42. The last day of instruction is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  43. The last day to withdraw from all classes is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  44. Final examination week runs from Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026.
  45. The last day to change the S/NS grading option is Friday, December 18, 2026.
  46. The incomplete grade request period ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  47. The late add petition period ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  48. Grades are due from faculty on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
  49. The incomplete grade replacement deadline is Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
  50. Grades are posted and GPA becomes available on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  51. End-of-term academic processing begins on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  52. The university is closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
  53. U-Pass deactivation for students not registered for the next term occurs on Monday, December 26, 2026.
  54. The holiday period (winter break) runs from Thursday, December 24, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027.
  55. Academic drop cancellation for the next quarter occurs on Tuesday, January 6, 2027.

UW Academic Calendar Winter 2027

  1. Here is the version with the dates moved to the end of each sentence:
  2. The admission application period opens for both first-year students and transfer/postbaccalaureate students on Friday, September 1, 2026.
  3. Graduating seniors must submit their priority applications on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  4. The Registration Period I runs for continuing students from Thursday, November 5, 2026 to Sunday, November 22, 2026.
  5. The Registration Period II runs for new students from Monday, November 23, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
  6. The religious accommodations request period runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 15, 2027.
  7. The deadline to register for early U-PASS activation occurs on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
  8. U-PASS activation is issued for students who registered by the deadline on Sunday, December 27, 2026.
  9. The tuition exemption request deadline is due on Monday, December 28, 2026.
  10. The returning student application deadline occurs and tuition/fee balances become available on MyUW on Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
  11. The university observes a holiday on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  12. Winter 2027 instruction begins, Registration Period III opens, and the $25 late registration fee takes effect on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  13. Registration opens for the UW ACCESS Program and for the UW faculty/staff tuition exemption program on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
  14. Registration opens for the Washington State employees tuition exemption program on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
  15. The last day to make registration changes and to withdraw without owing tuition or fees occurs on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  16. The unrestricted drop period occurs, and the tuition forfeiture period begins, from Monday, January 11, 2027 to Sunday, January 17, 2027.
  17. The late add period is in effect for course registration changes from Monday, January 11, 2027 to Sunday, January 24, 2027.
  18. Credit-by-examination applications are due and the religious accommodations request period ends on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  19. The last day to change to or from the audit grade option occurs on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
  20. The university observes a holiday, the $75 late registration fee begins, and RD grading for dropped courses begins on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  21. The late course drop period is in effect from Monday, January 19, 2027 to Thursday, March 12, 2027.
  22. Applications for degrees are due, international student insurance and tuition payments are due, and U-PASS fees must be paid on Friday, January 22, 2027.
  23. The late course add and registration period is active from Monday, January 25, 2027 to Wednesday, March 19, 2027.
  24. A late payment fee is applied to unpaid tuition balances on Monday, January 25, 2027.
  25. Washington State residency status is due and the 100% tuition liability period begins for withdrawals or credit reductions on Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
  26. The university observes a holiday on Monday, February 15, 2027.
  27. The incomplete grade request period is open for students from Friday, February 19, 2027 to Wednesday, March 19, 2027.
  28. The last day of instruction occurs, along with the deadline to change variable credits or withdraw from all classes, on Thursday, March 12, 2027.
  29. Final examinations for Winter 2027 take place from Friday, March 13, 2027 to Thursday, March 19, 2027.
  30. The last day to change S/NS grading options and to maintain continuous U-PASS service registration occurs on Wednesday, March 19, 2027.
  31. Spring break occurs with no instruction from Friday, March 20, 2027 to Saturday, March 28, 2027.
  32. Faculty grades are due and incomplete grade replacements must be submitted on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
  33. Grades are posted to transcripts and GPAs become available on Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
  34. Academic drop cancellations for the following quarter are processed on Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

UW Academic Calendar Spring 2026

  1. U-PASS activation for students registered by the Spring deadline is on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  2. Tuition & fee balance available on MyUW (Spring) is on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
  3. UW Spring 2026 classes start on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  4. Late Registration begins ($25 fee) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  5. Registration Period III opens (Spring) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  6. Cancellation for Academic Drop (Summer) is on Friday, April 1, 2026.
  7. The last day to add/drop courses without fee (Spring) and the last day to withdraw without owing tuition (Spring) is on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  8. Late Add/Drop Period ($20 fee) runs from Sunday, April 6, 2026, to Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  9. Applications for credit by examination are due on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  10. The last day to change to/from the audit grade option and the last day to add courses via Late Add is Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  11. Late Drop Period ($20 fee) runs from Monday, April 13, 2026, to Friday, June 5, 2026.
  12. The tuition payment deadline and the International Student Insurance deadline are Monday, April 17, 2026, according to the UW Academic Calendar 2026.
  13. Applications for baccalaureate degrees/certificates are due on Tuesday, April 18, 2026.
  14. Last day to add a course via Register.UW is on Wednesday, April 19, 2026.
  15. The late Payment Period begins ($25 fee) on Thursday, April 20, 2026.
  16. Applications for Washington State residence status are due on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
  17. Full tuition is due if withdrawing begins on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
  18. Incomplete Grade Request period runs from Friday, May 15, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
  19. Memorial Day (no classes) is on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  20. The last Day of Instruction, the last day to withdraw, and the last day to change variable credits is Friday, June 5, 2026.
  21. Final Examination Week runs from Saturday, June 6, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
  22. The last day to change to/from the S/NS grade option is Friday, June 12, 2026, according to the UW Academic Calendar 2026.
  23. UW Graduation 2026 and commencement ceremonies are from Friday, June 12, 2026, to Sunday, June 14, 2026. UW Tacoma Commencement is on Friday, June 12, 2026. UW Seattle Commencement is on Saturday, June 13, 2026. UW Bothell Commencement is on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
  24. Grades are due from faculty on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  25. Grades are posted to the transcript on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

UW Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. The deadline to register for U-PASS and the deadline to apply for Summer Full-term nonmatriculated admission are Friday, June 12, 2026.
  2. UW Summer Break 2026 runs from Saturday, June 13, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026.
  3. U-PASS activation for students registered by the deadline on Monday, June 14, 2026.
  4. Final exams for the Summer A-term begin (the last day of class) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  5. Tuition & fee balance is available via MyUW on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, according to the UW Academic Calendar 2026.
  6. Juneteenth Holiday (no classes) is on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  7. Instruction (Classes) Begins for Summer Full-term & A-term on Sunday, June 22, 2026.
  8. Late Registration begins ($25 fee), and Registration Period III opens (Summer Full-term) on Sunday, June 22, 2026.
  9. UW faculty/staff Tuition Exemption is due (Summer) on Tuesday, June 25, 2026.
  10. Registration for the Summer UW ACCESS Program ends on Thursday, June 27, 2026, according to the UW Academic Calendar 2026.
  11. The last day to add/drop courses without fee (Summer Full-term) and the last day to withdraw without owing tuition (Summer Full-term) is Saturday, June 28, 2026.
  12. Late Add/Drop Period ($20 fee, Summer Full-term) runs from Sunday, June 29, 2026, to Saturday, July 5, 2026.
  13. Independence Day (Observed) and Applications for credit by examination due (Summer) on Saturday, July 3, 2026.
  14. The late Payment Period begins ($75 fee), and the RD grade for dropped courses begins (Summer Full-term) on Sunday, July 6, 2026.
  15. The tuition payment deadline (Summer) and U-PASS payment deadline (Summer) are Saturday, July 10, 2026.
  16. The One-half tuition due period ends for the Summer Full-term on Monday, July 12, 2026.
  17. Full tuition is due if withdrawing begins for the Summer Full-term on Tuesday, July 13, 2026.
  18. The last Day of Instruction for Summer A-term and the deadline to apply for Summer B-term nonmatriculated admission is Monday, July 22, 2026.
  19. Instruction begins for Summer B-term on Tuesday, July 23, 2026, according to the UW Academic Calendar 2026.
  20. The last day to add/drop courses without fee for Summer B-term and the last day to withdraw without owing tuition (Summer B-term) is Monday, July 29, 2026.
  21. Late Drop Period ($20 fee, Summer B-term) runs from Tuesday, July 30, 2026, to Saturday, August 14, 2026.
  22. The last day to change variable credits (Summer) and the last day to withdraw (Summer) is Saturday, August 14, 2026.
  23. The last Day of Instruction for Summer Full-term & B-term and the last day to change to/from the S/NS grade option is Saturday, August 21, 2026.
  24. Grades are due from faculty on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the University of Washington Academic Calendar 2026.
  25. Grades are posted to the transcript on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

For more on the UW Academic Calendar 2026‑2027, visit the University of Washington registrar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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